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June 17, 2025 06:06:00
How controversial Okanagan MLA Tara Armstrong got herself a raise
iN VIDEO: South Okanagan camper has close encounter with flying squirrel family
Oliver resident Donna-Lee Arnold was camping at nearby Sawmill Lake earlier this month when she…
Province wants to seize alleged Montreal sex trafficker’s BMW after Kamloops arrest
He was arrested for his alleged role in gang-related Quebec killings, but it's ties to the sex trade that has authorities seeking to seize his BMW SUV.
BC woman suing Kamloops Catholic diocese alleging historic sexual abuse
The alleged abuse took place throughout the 1980s.
Westside Daze Kicks Off Summer With Great Music and Free Family FunBusiness Spotlight
Get ready for a weekend of celebrations! The Westside Daze festivities have been kicking off…
14-year-old love letter in a bottle found at Kamloops Lake
“I felt I was thrown into the middle of a romance novel. I’m obsessed with romance novels, what are the chances?’”
iN PHOTOS: Prickly pear cactus has brief, colourful bloom in Kamloops, Okanagan
The cactus blooms in early June in yellow, orange and pink.
BC teacher with a history of touching female students barred for 1 year
His record dates back to 1988.
Kelowna roofing firm fined $40,000 by WorkSafeBC
It's the fifth fine in two years.
Kamloops film director wins support for debut feature on homelessness
Her debut film "Mary" is based on an emotionally charged short film she created a few years ago called "The Bench", which follows the uncertain and isolated life of a homeless teenager trying to survive a winter in Kamloops.
North Okanagan agriculture company takes regional district to court over septic system
The regional district is concerned the septic system could contaminate Kal Lake.
BC teacher who told student ‘get to work or I will kill you’ suspended
The teacher had made similar comments before.
THOMPSON: Life and times of train porters in US and Canada
"Black people were considered socially inferior to whites and menial work, such as that of sleeping car porters, was one of the only jobs they could get…even though many had college degrees."
iN DISCUSSION: ‘Can’t limit or ban bad’ pet owners
Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor at iNFOnews.ca.
THOMPSON: On trade, Canada must not give in to Trump the bully
OPINION Canada is a trading nation, it is the country’s life blood. The trading history…
B.C. Opposition Leader John Rustad accuses former Conservative MLAs of blackmail
VICTORIA — British Columbia Conservative Leader John Rustad is accusing a group of legislators who…
Grizzly on island is safety risk, cannot be relocated, B.C. conservation officers say
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s Conservation Officer Service says a grizzly that has stalked people, harassed…
The latest: Day two of G7 meeting in Kananaskis to focus on foreign policy
OTTAWA — The G7 summit is continuing for its second and final day without U.S.…
Around 80,000 Canadians in the Middle East amid Israel-Iran conflict: Global Affairs
Global Affairs Canada says approximately 3,500 Canadians are in Iran and another 6,700 are in…
Lack of appropriate safeguards led to 23andMe data breach, joint investigation finds
OTTAWA — Canada’s privacy watchdog says inadequate security measures opened the door to a data…
US abortion clinics are closing even in states where abortion is legal. More cuts could be coming
The abortion funding system across the U.S. is battered three years after the Supreme Court…
Alan Wilson, South Carolina’s longtime GOP attorney general, set to enter 2026 governor’s race
CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) — Alan Wilson, the four-term Republican attorney general of South Carolina, is…
Austria gunman had become fascinated with school shootings, investigators say
VIENNA (AP) — A former student who killed nine students and a teacher in Austria…
Federal government says it will move open banking forward at ‘earliest opportunity’
OTTAWA — The federal government says it will introduce legislation to implement open banking at…
Telecom complaints watchdog highlights compliance issues in annual ‘report cards’
Canada’s telecom and television complaints watchdog is once again urging providers to better inform their…
Doug Ford blasts Netflix doc on late brother Rob Ford: ‘Let him rest in peace’
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says a new Netflix documentary about his late brother…
Telecom complaints watchdog highlights compliance issues in annual ‘report cards’
Canada’s telecom and television complaints watchdog is once again urging providers to better inform their…
Montreal Victoire sign Shiann Darkangelo to two-year contract
The Montreal Victoire have signed forward Shiann Darkangelo to a two-year deal, the club announced…
Former Premier League ref Coote charged by FA for offensive comments about Klopp
LONDON (AP) — Former Premier League referee David Coote was charged by the Football Association…
Formula 1 extends the Canadian Grand Prix’s contract through 2035
LONDON (AP) — The Canadian Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 schedule through…
TRENDING NOW: We dare you not to laugh
Your challenge, should you choose to accept it, is not to laugh.
TRENDING NOW: Kid loses it watching ‘Harry Potter’ for first time
There’s something to say for firsts. Like the first time you watch a classic movie…
TRENDING NOW: Inline skates and walker don’t mix
This is a cautionary tale.